Rhode Island

• Type of program: 911 or general emergency.
• Program name: *77.
• Program housed: Rhode Island State Police.
• Program began: 1988.
• Reason for initiation: The program was initiated to improve public safety.
• How does the program operate: *77 calls are directed to the 911 office.
• Phone number used: *77.
• How is program announced or promoted: The program is promoted on TV or radio.
• Is funding required: No
• Has any evaluation been conducted: Unknown.
• Some problems with program: Incomplete information from callers.
• Contact information:

                        Sgt. Karen D. Pinch
                        Rhode Island State Police
                        401-444-1072
                        kpinch@risp.state.ri.us

                        Lt. Eric LaRiviere
                        Rhode Island State Police – Traffic Services & Planning & Research Unit
                        401-444-1398
                        elariviere@risp.state.ri.us

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